Report: Cargo ship captain distracted by the awe-inspiring beauty of Welland - The Beaverton
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Report: Cargo ship captain distracted by the awe-inspiring beauty of Welland

WELLAND – Two cargo ships collided in the after a captain was bedazzled by the sight and tremendous beauty of the of Welland.

“They call this utopia the ‘Rose City,’” said the ship’s skipper, unclenching the pipe in his mouth staring at a sight he had never seen before. “I’ve been to Machu Picchu and seen the ruins of Carthage, but nothing compares to this city of 52,000 with moderately priced

As the giant vessel’s course steered directly into an oncoming ship, other crew members couldn’t look away from the relatively new Wal-Mart Supercenter, the Atlas Steel Plant, and the semi-abandoned Seaway Mall.

“…Gentlemen, we’re not in Port Colborne anymore,” added the stalwart first mate ignoring the other ship’s horn warning of a potentially catastrophic collision.

“The legend is true; the 406 ends here!” exclaimed a mesmerized seaman before being thrown forward on impact.